Care Assistant
Job Summary
Care Professional Home Instead
Make a Real Difference Every Day
At Home Instead we believe that exceptional care starts with exceptional people. As a Care Professional youll play a vital role in helping older adults and vulnerable individuals live safely comfortably and independently in their own homes. If youre compassionate reliable and passionate about making a positive impact wed love to hear from you.
What Youll Do
As a Care Professional you will:
- Provide high-quality person-centred care and companionship in clients own homes.
- Support clients with personal care including bathing dressing grooming and toileting where required.
- Assist with meal planning and preparation medication reminders light housekeeping and other daily living activities.
- Build meaningful relationships with clients promoting independence dignity and wellbeing.
- Follow and contribute to personalised care plans tailored to each clients individual needs and preferences.
- Communicate effectively with clients their families and healthcare professionals to ensure the highest standard of care.
- Maintain accurate and timely care records reporting any changes in a clients health or wellbeing.
- Travel between clients homes to provide scheduled care visits.
What Were Looking For
Were looking for caring individuals who are dependable professional and committed to delivering outstanding care.
Essential:
- A compassionate caring nature with a genuine desire to support others.
- Excellent communication skills both spoken and written English.
- A full UK driving licence.
- Access to a reliable vehicle for travelling between client visits.
- Consistent weekly availability including some evenings and/or weekends.
Desirable:
- Previous experience in home care domiciliary care healthcare or a similar caregiving role.
- Knowledge of person-centred care and care planning.
What We Offer
- Full-time and part-time opportunities.
- Flexible working hours (1240 hours per week).
- Company pension scheme.
- Employee referral programme.
- Ongoing training and career development.
- A friendly supportive team that values and appreciates your work.
- The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in your local community every day.
Working Pattern
Availability may include:
- Monday to Friday
- Evenings
- Night shifts
- Weekend availability
- Weekend-only positions
Application Questions
Please answer the following when applying:
- Do you hold a full UK driving licence
- Do you have access to a reliable vehicle
- What is your postcode
Job Types: Full-time Part-time
Expected Hours: 1240 hours per week
Work Location: Community-based (travelling to cl
Qualifications :
If youre someone with patience kindness and a big heart wed love to hear from you.
Well teach you everything else.
Additional Information :
What We Offer Our Care Professionals
Award-Winning Training & Full Support
No experience No problem. Youll receive full accredited paid training along with ongoing one-to-one mentoring to help you feel confident and supported in your role from day one.
Career Growth & Development
We support you every step of the way with clear opportunities to progress and build a long-term career with Home Instead.
Work-Life Balance
Enjoy 28 days of paid holiday including Bank Holidays and a flexible schedule designed to fit around your lifestyle.
Access to our company pension scheme mileage allowance and guaranteed hours
A Supportive Respectful Environment
Join a caring and compassionate team where you are valued and supported. Youll make a real difference in peoples livesevery single day.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Contract
About Company
Home Instead is the worlds leading provider of non-medical care and companionship services for older people. With minimum visits of one hour, award winning training and an excellent reputation we are immensely proud of the quality of care we provide. We match our CARE Professional t ... View more